Inspector

At CJ Suppression, A Fortis Fire & Safety Brand, we provide industry-leading fire protection services across the United States. Our ever-growing footprint can be seen in California, Florida, Texas, and Chicago and we are acquiring new brands all the time.

Our team provides a full spectrum of specialized and certified service professionals to support your company and protect your building with the peace of mind of properly installed and maintained fire and life safety systems.

Here at Fortis and throughout our family of brands, we value our employees and offer competitive benefits which include:

• 2 weeks of paid vacation
• 1 week of paid sick time
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• Other paid time off (jury duty, bereavement)
• Competitive pay
• 401k with company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short-term Disability
• Supplemental Long-term Disability and Life Insurance Packages
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Career Advancement Opportunities

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Fire Sprinkler Inspector to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for inspecting and ensuring the proper functioning of fire alarm systems and fire sprinkler systems in compliance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and local regulations. This critical role contributes to the safety and protection of lives and property in our community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspection, testing and maintenance (ITM) of fire sprinkler systems.
• Complete required inspection reports and notes.
• Follow safety regulations, including wearing safety equipment.
• Follow the company and industry standardized practices and/or methods.
• Completely fill out work tickets and submit when work is completed.
• Clock in and clock out on time keeping app.
• Work under limited supervision.
• Train and coach fire sprinkler apprentice(s).
• Attend training, safety, and education meetings for the purpose of enhancing knowledge of safety concerns and resolving related issues.

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of NFPA 13, 25, and California Fire Code.
• Valid driver’s license without restrictions.
• Must have a basic understanding of measurements.
• Able to read and understand inspection reports, product specification sheets, O&M manuals, drawings, blueprints, and fire codes.
• Complete knowledge on how to operate various electrical and mechanical tools such as saws, wrenches, cutting torches, drills, pipe threader, lifts, ladders, and motor vehicles.
• Be able to adhere to safety practices.
• Available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid driver’s license and evidence of insurability.
• Prepare and maintain accurate documentation both written and electronic (timesheets, work tickets, and inspection reports, etc.).
• Communicate clearly with clients and fellow team members.
• Solve practical problems and create action plans.
• Set priorities.
• Meet deadlines and schedules.
• Flexibility to work with others in a variety of circumstances.
• Work with frequent interruptions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of fire sprinkler installation and ITM experience.
• Valid Cal Fire fitter certification.
• Proof of high school completion.
• NICET Certification in Inspection and Testing of Water-Based System or Academy Exams Certification a plus.
• Complete knowledge of how to safely operate a pipe threading machine.

Physical Requirements:

• Stay on feet all day.
• Lifting / carrying 50 pounds with no fear of climbing or heights.
• Work in elevated areas for extended periods.
• Stamina for consistent tasks such as, lifting, reaching side to side and overhead, climbing, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crawling, twisting, and bending.
• Repetitive hand and finger movements (simple and power) such as grasping, pushing, pulling, and reaching.
• Operate foot controls or repetitive foot movement.
• Ability to work under any weather condition in outdoor and indoor environments.

Compensation:

$24 - $35/hour depending on experience.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)